The Red Color of Tomatoes Is Mainly the Result of Which

question 57

Multiple Choice

The red color of tomatoes is mainly the result of which of the following pigments?

• A)beta-carotene
• B)anthocyanin
• C)chlorophyll
• D)lycopene
• E)xanthophyll

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